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Soilsniffer · May 17, 2007

Thanks for the props, Fert1. Maybe culantro isn't as delicate as its reputation.

I cut a soil section that contained three culantro plants, spaced less than 1/2 centimeter apart. I cut a small square in the soil, digging down about two inches. I pulled apart each plant similar to how I separate tomatoes, and re-planted them individually in a new pot. The results:

They're not too happy right now, but they are improving. Conclusion so far: Culantro's not so wimpy. These three were bare-rooted for a bit, and my fingers were all over them while I was separating.

Here's an update on how the other culantros are doing, 17 May:

Maybe I'll have enough to add to a soup in ... oh, three or four more MONTHS?

J

May 17, 2007	#14
Soilsniffer Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: z7, Richmond VA Posts: 187	Thanks for the props, Fert1. Maybe culantro isn't as delicate as its reputation. I cut a soil section that contained three culantro plants, spaced less than 1/2 centimeter apart. I cut a small square in the soil, digging down about two inches. I pulled apart each plant similar to how I separate tomatoes, and re-planted them individually in a new pot. The results: They're not too happy right now, but they are improving. Conclusion so far: Culantro's not so wimpy. These three were bare-rooted for a bit, and my fingers were all over them while I was separating. Here's an update on how the other culantros are doing, 17 May: Maybe I'll have enough to add to a soup in ... oh, three or four more MONTHS? J __________________ Identifying garlic is done mostly by consensus. Many are like trying to identify the difference between twins.